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Dr. Elizabeth McNeill Byrd, M.D.
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Dr. Elizabeth McNeill Byrd is an internist practicing in Greenville, NC. Dr. McNeill Byrd specializes in the medical treatment of adults. Internists can act as a primary physician or a consultant to a primary physician. They manage both common and rare diseases. Dr. McNeill Byrd provides comprehensive care and manages treatment with surgeons as well. Internists establish long-term relationships with their patients and incorporate disease prevention and mental health care into their practice.
26 years
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Dr. Elizabeth McNeill Byrd, M.D.
- Greenville, NC
- The Brody School of Medicine at East Carolina University
- Accepting new patients
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What tests need to be done for a brain concussion?
This may seem overly simple, but the most important things to do are have a physician perform a complete medical history and physical examination with a focus on the neurological READ MORE
This may seem overly simple, but the most important things to do are have a physician perform a complete medical history and physical examination with a focus on the neurological examination. Depending on the physicians findings blood work and brain imaging may be indicated. It is also important to follow the physicians instructions if your friend is diagnosed with a concussion. There can be several activities that need to be stopped for a period of weeks and may seem a little odd, but the physician is trying to help your friend avoid causing any additional pressure on the brain. The brain is in an inclosed space, the skull. So, avoiding any additional swelling is very important. Elizabeth McNeill Byrd, MD "Perhaps we are all refugees from something..."
